noun
metasilicic acid
A chemical compound of silicon, oxygen, and hydrogen; used in inorganic chemistry contexts.
メタケイ酸は、ケイ酸塩鉱物の構造に関係している。
Metasilicic acid is related to the structure of silicate minerals.
ケイ酸 (silicic acid) is a broader term; メタケイ酸 is a specific form with a different SiO₂:H₂O ratio.
オルトケイ酸 (orthosilicic acid) is another silicic acid variant with a different hydration level.
From メタ (meta-) + ケイ酸 (silicic acid). The prefix メタ indicates a less hydrated form of the acid.